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KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -Rescue Airmen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crews from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 171st General Support Aviation have developed a strong partnership over the last several months to enable an essential military mission: personnel recovery. The Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly at Kandahar Airfield to ensure they are always ready to save lives when the time comes.The Soldiers and Airmen work side-by-side to execute the personnel recovery mission in Southwestern Afghanistan, standing ready to rescue, recover and return joint and coalition forces in times of danger or extreme duress.“Our partnership with the Army is vital to the success of our mission,” said Capt.
John Conner, 64th ERQS combat rescue officer and team commander. “These relationships we develop with our Army aircrews creates the foundational framework that everything else builds upon. It instills confidence and competence in each other’s capabilities through repetitious training, which ultimately develops trust.”Conner said that trust is essential to smooth operations, as they often face uncertain circumstances, split-second decisions and life-or-death consequences. He said their positive joint partnership is a result of shared respect for each other and dedication to the mission.“They have the tenacity and desire to make a difference in the mission they support.” Conner said.
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